Scientists overcame years of failure with a new technique — but outside researchers warned the success rate was still very low and raised the usual ethical questions around cloning. Source
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Rape suspect accused of faking his death denies his identity
Nicholas Rossi, in an apparent British accent, claimed in a Salt Lake City hearing to be Arthur Knight Brown. Source
“Spidermen” narcos use ropes to hide drugs on U.S.-bound ships
The intruders usually act under the cover of darkness, sometimes with the complicity of the crew, according to Ecuador’s coast guard. Source
“Dry dating” this January? Here are expert-approved sober dating tips
“What I’ve found is once you push away alcohol as a crutch in dating, it’s a way to build genuine, real confidence in yourself,” author and dating coach Connell Barrett says. Source
Thailand fireworks factory explosion reportedly kills at least 15 people
Photos posted online by rescue workers in Thailand show a fireworks factory leveled by an explosion that one first responder says may have killed almost 20 people. Source
Japan ANA plane turns back to Tokyo after man bites flight attendant
A passenger, believed to be a 55-year-old American man, sunk his teeth into a crew member’s arm while “heavily drunk,” leaving her mildly injured, the airline says. Source
Supreme Court hearing cases that could greatly curtail federal agencies’ power
The justices are being asked to overturn a landmark decision that backed agencies’ regulatory power, including on the environment, public health, workplace safety and consumer protections. Source
Nearly 600 grave markers stolen from Compton cemeteries
Cemetery owners in Compton have grown frustrated and are calling for their city to action after nearly 600 grave markers were stolen from Compton cemeteries. Source
Bernie Sanders’ bid to probe Israel’s actions in Gaza rejected by Senate
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords. Source
White House set to renew terrorist designation of Houthi rebels
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Source